Star India spinner Axar Patel emerged as one of the vital cogs of Team India’s thrilling seven-run win over England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final on Thursday as well. Axar proved himself again, not only contributing with bat and ball, but also in the field.
Axar had arguably changed the game in India’s favour when he combined with Shivam Dube to take a stunning catch near the boundary and dismiss England’s dangerous all-rounder Will Jacks as well. Jacks, along with Jacob Bethell, were steadily bringing England back into the game, adding a 77-run partnership off just 39 balls. That’s when his fielding effort resulted in Jack’s dismissal.
On the final ball of the 14th over, Arshdeep Singh delivered a wide, low full toss, and Jacks hit it well. Initially, it looked to be going for a six. However, Axar Patel, running in at full pace from deep extra cover, successfully grabbed the ball on the edge of the boundary rope.
Meanwhile, Axar also realized he was on the verge of losing balance, but somehow maintained his composure to throw the ball towards Shivam Dube, who was also running towards the ball, and they ended up completing the catch. Their incredible fielding effort saw Jacks get out for 35 off 20 as well.
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The catch may go down as Shivam Dube's but Bapu's brilliance made it all happen! 👏
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On the other hand, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir was visibly pumped after the stunning catch was completed.
However, Axar Patel also grabbed two other catches in the match, including a spectacular one diving backwards to dismiss England captain Harry Brook back to the dugout. His other catch came in the second over of the match as well. He also claimed one wicket with the ball and got rid of Tom Banton.
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